ICMA ACE-M Exam Validates 20 Additional Members as Industry Experts

Bringing the total number of program graduates to 67, the International Card Manufacturers Association (ICMA) announced that 20 new members have successfully passed its ACE-M exam, an assessment that not only covers the general processes of card manufacturing but also puts member companies at the forefront of the industry by elevating and validating their expertise.

The ACE examination validates the expertise of individuals and employees in the card manufacturing industry, while also aiming to increase customer confidence in the buying process. The designation evaluates the skills and knowledge of card manufacturing professionals and is comprised of eight key sections, including PVC/Plastics, Inks, Adhesives, Printing, Collation, Lamination, Die-cutting and Standards/Testing.

While applicants must meet the criteria of working for an ICMA member company and having a minimum amount of experience in the industry, this year’s designees all participated in ICMA’s interactive training session led by ICMA Standards and Technical Representative, David Tushie, to learn the best preparation methods for the exam.

Designees include:

• Michael Walsh, Sales Manager, SICPA

• David Hummel, Sales, Jet Lithocolor

• Adam Wahler, Creative Director, A to A Studio Solutions

• Leighton Bromfield, Quality Supervisor, VALID USA

CPI designees include:

• Nick Kordosky, Production Manager

• Dana Solomonson, Quality Assurance Manager

• Brett Larsen, Production Supervisor/PM Coordinator

• Bruce Cessna, Quality Engineer

• Bob Carlton, Production Manager

• Paul Boge, General Manager

Travel Tags designees include:

• Dave Bauman, Project Manager

• Melissa Bengen, Project Manager

• Jason Christianson, Project Manager

• Wanda Haley, Project Manager

• Rachel McCargar, Project Manager

• Paula Pogulis, Project Manager

• Danielle Varholdt, Project Manager

• Pamela Ahlvers, Customer Service Sr. Supervisor

• Jerry Zien, R&D Manager

• Jeff Horst, Creative Manager

“Seeing the number of ACE-M designees rise year after year is a true representation of the industry’s prominence and value,” said ICMA Executive Director, Jeffrey Barnhart. “We are proud of these individuals for demonstrating their in-depth knowledge of card manufacturing processes and are excited to see what their expertise will bring to the industry.”